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St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-12-13
BADGER FEATHER WEIGHTS.
Lee Wins From Brown on a Claim
of Foul

MILWAUKEE, Wis, Dec. 12.-The
featherweight championship of Wiscon-
sin was decided in sharp battle with
skin gloves between Louis Brown and
Jimmy Lee, two pugilists of this city, at
about O'Clock this morning. The fight
took place in beer pavilion about five
miles distant from the city, and was for
500 and 75 per cent of the receipts.
About 800 sports were present. Lee
weighed 1l719 pounds and Brown 119.
Up to the third round Brown had little
the best of it, drawing blood in the
second, but this was not claimed. In
the third round Lee landed a heavy
blow on Browns left eye and almost
closed it. The fourth was repetition
of the previous bout, Lee again plaster
ing Browns eye. In the sixth Lee
again landed his fist on Browns weep
ing eye. Lee claimed foul in this round
while Brown held him against the ropes,
but it was not allowed. In the seventh
Lee claimed he was bitten, but without
result. When time was called for this
round Lee was hardly able to get to his
corner and things looked bright for
Brown. The eighth was an ugly bout.
They clinched several times, and Lee
for the fourth time cried foul, which
was granted, and the fight awarded to
him.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-12-13
Fooled by a Fog.


New YORK, Dec. 12.-Dempsey and
city late last night on a tug. 1t was
learned that the party intended going
up the sound for the purpose of select
ing a spot at which the long talked-of
contest could be fought. The tug
steamed up the sound short distance,
but owing to the density of the fog pre-
vailing it was found impossible to make
landing. The party returned to this
morning much disappointed. One of
the party informed United Press re-
porter that it was given out shortly
after the tug left this city that the deS-
tinatiOn was Harry Hills resort at
Flushing, l.. l., and that everything had
been satisfactorily arranged for the fight
to take place there early this morning.
1--WE had thwarted the authorities" lie
continued, land had given the slip to
the gang, but we could not control the
elements. The fog was the only thing
that prevented the fight from taking
place, as everything had been perfectly
arranged" 1t is now stated that the
fight between Reagan and Dempsey has
been postponed for week. The men
will return to their respective training
quarters.
If the old saying, ''There luck in odd
numbers" is true, Dempsey and Reagan
ought to face each other in the prize
ring tomorrow Tuesday morning. The
pugilistS, hackers and spectators sailed
from an uptown dock late tonight on
an excursion steamer, and the prospects
seem good for a mill" at daybreak.
Never were stricter precautions taken
to guard against. more than
the stipulated number of spec
tators. The principals were
quartered in uptown hotels under
assumed names. A trusted sport was
sent to each fighter to bring the pugi-
lists and four men to the rendezvous.
Even if lucky wOuld-be spectator get
on the scent of the fighters or the ref
cree his troubles as an amateur detec-
tive had only begun. By taking each
party to an elevated sta ton at which
only limited number of coaches were
in waiting pursuit was rendered we'll
nigh impossible. Betting on the
fight is , to on Dempsey.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-12-13
WON BY DANFORTH.
The Clever Feather-Weight Does
Up Billy Weldon in Short Or

Up Billy Weldon in Short Or
der.
New YORK, Dee. 12.-Less than
week ago articles were signed by
Tommy Danforth, the 120-pOund cham
pion, and Billy Weldon to fight last
night for 500 and so purse. A score
of sports gained the tip and witnessed
the mill, which was fought in the parlOr
of a ''WeStchester hotel" Pete DonO-
hue was chosen referee, and Bob Turn
bull kept the time. The purse was col
lecte,l while Harry Foley and Joe Ken
ny, the seconds for Danforth, rubbed
their man, and Bob Patterson and his
assistant sponged their man for
the contest. The pugilists shook
DanfOrth let go swinging left and
banged his man in the mouth. Weldon
cOuntered with the right, but the Har-
lem favorite only caught it lightly.
Close fighting followed at once, and
there was even betting, though Dan
forth had the call. Weldon forced Dan
forth to his corner. but was at once
fought back across the room. A deS-
perate rally, in which the exchanges
were about even, closed the round.
WeldOn'S nose was swollen and Dan
forth was putting with his eXertiOnS
when they scratched again. Tommy
had got his opponents measure and he
drew him on carefully. Weldon led in
a second. but was heavily crOSs-cOunt-
cred in the jaw. Then DanfOrth rushed
the pace and banged Weldon again
and again in the ribs. The smaller man
made game effort to turn the tide, but
Danforth was too strong and Skilful for
him. In a rally when two and a-half
minutes of this round had expired,
Weldon was forced back against man
tie, and tremendous punch landed in
the pit of his stomach. AS his head
came forward he got a crushing upper
cut from Danforth'S right. and as he
was falling on his face the old opponent
of Tommy Warren nailed him two more,
either of which would have knocked out
d giant. Weldon lay like d log. At
the end of ten seconds the battle stakes
and purse money were awarded to Dan
fOlth. 1t was fully minute before
Weldon came to his senses. A colIec-
ton was taken up for the loser.
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HE HAS A GUN.
DIR. Munford Looking for Ed Cor
as, rigan With Deadly Intent.

KANSAS CITY, No., Dec. 12.-At 2:30
O'Clock to-day Ed COrrigan, the noted
Western turf man, assaulted DIR. MOrri
son Munford, of the Kansas City Times,
in building at the corner of Missouri
avenue and Main street. The noise Oc-
casioned by the disturbance brought
several of the occupants of the building
to the scene, and the two men were at
once separated. Dr. Munford had re-
ceived a severe blow in the face and
several in other parts of the body. The
probable cause of the assault was the
editorial comments of the Times on the
brutal assault committed by COrrigan
upon Thomas j. Moser, reporter of
the Times, the day preceding the open
ing of the Waldo Park races. DR.. Mum
ford's right eye is badly bruised and
discolored. The side of his face is also
bruised, and his head is cut in two
places, but he is not seriously injured
about the body. Late this afternoon
DR.. MunfOrd was on the streets with
revolver looking for his assailants.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-12-13
Mr.. Erwin Gets a Cane.

Special TO the Globe.
SIOUX CITY, To-, Dec. IA meeting
was held at the parlOrs of the Hotel
GarretsOn this evening at which gold
headed canes were presented to W. W:
Erwin, of st. Paul, and q. w. Argo, of
Lemars, the attorneys who defended
John ArensdOrf and secured his ac-
quittal ON the charge of killing Rev.
George c. Haddock. o. c. Tredway,
in presenting the sticks said: cat the
close of our arduous duties we congre-
gate here. representing the commercial
and business interests of Sioux City.
and laden with trophies of the success
of victories won in the contest for lib
erty. We present these kindly consid-
erations as returning tokens of peace.
concord and harmony from distracted
people"
The inscription on Erwin's cane was:
"W. W. Erwin, the pine tree of the
North, the defender of liberty. From
the business men of Sioux City" The
inscription on Argos cane was: THE
Hercules champion of freedom. From
the business men of Sioux City," About
twenty citizens were present. and wine
was offered and tOasts drank.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-12-13

Weir, the Belfast Spider and
champion of the old world,
and Tommy Warren, the champion
of America. In the first place the con-
test began within very few minutes
announced for it to come off. There
were no preliminary set-tos, no wrangle
over the choice of a referee and the
best of order prevailed throughout,
while with the outcome but compare
lively little dissatisfaction was eX-
pressed, and the usual cry of ''hippO-
drome'' was omitted for once. Some
think that Weir should have been
awarded the match, as he forced the
majority of the rounds and bested his
opponent as 10 points clearly. At the
same time, his opponent in the last
round, barring the Disagreement of his
classic phiz, was in as good condition as
himself,
AND RETURNED BLOW FOR BLOW,
with interest added. 1t might have been
anticipated that neither Weir, who
fought Haveline for four hours, nor
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The Alleged Dynamiters.

LONDON, Dec. 12.-The hearing of
the dynamiters. Callan and Harkins, in
the Bow street police court to-day,
aroused increased interest in their cases.
some very damaging testimony was
given as connecting the prisoners with
Melville, the Clan Ma Gael agent. Mr..
Weeks, cashier of the London Joint
Stock bank. proved by his testimony
the payment Ivy Drexel & Co.. of Phila-
delphia, of drafts drawn by Melville.
amounting to $500, and several
notes which were traced to the deceased
dynamiter Cohen. The police claim to
have in their possession proof that Cal
Ian and Harkins have received money
through the same channels, and are
making desperate efforts to show that
they are really more desperate and dam
gerous men than Melville or any others
of his accomplices. Mr.. O'Brieu, coun-
sci for the prisoners, continues his COM
plants of the restrictions placed upon
the prisoners and their counsel in the
matter of legitimate legal consultation,
despite the statement of the prosecutor
that no obstacle had been put in the way
of either.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-12-13
AN AWFUL CALAMITY.
Details of the Wholesale Crema-
ton Near Washington, Oak.

ton Near eSSlngtOn, OAK.
Special to the Globe.
HURON, OAK, Dec. 12.-Passengers
from the West this afternoon brought
additional particulars of the death of
Mrs. Michael Harris and six children,
nine miles from washington Saturday
night. The Harris family was composed
of the husband, wife and eight children,
and a brother of Mrs: Harris named
Parr. eleven in all. They lived on a
farm in twO-stOry house near the Hand
county line, and in the vicinity of WeS-
sington hills. The lower part of the
house was used for living purposes and
the upper part for sleeping apartments.
All were asleep when the fire occurred.
Mr.. Harris was awakened by the noise
below. and on going to the stairs found
all the lower part of the house on fire.
He called to the others to escape through
the window and Immediately jumped
out. calling to Parr to throw the chill
dren after him. Parr did not hear him
and Jumped out, followed by the oldest
boy. Mrs. Harris threw her infant
child to its father and returned for an
other. At that moment
THE FLOOR FELL
and the strong wind which prevailed at
the Ulln6 DleW Ill Tic lOOI duo cluOo VI
the building, burying Mrs. Harris and
her six children beneath the burn
ing mass. Mr.. Parr, with nothing
on but his night clothes, sprang on
horse and went to the neighbOrs, nearly
two miles away, to give the alarm.
When he returned his feet and hands
were badly frozen. The babe was put
in the hay in the barn, but, before aid
arrived, its hands and feet were frozen
and the little sufferer had nearly per-
ished with cold. So suddenly was the
building consumed that nothing could
be done to save the unfortunate seven
confined in the fiery furnace. When
word was received at Washington
party quickly went to the scene of the
disaster. The bodies were recovered
from the burning ruins in horribly
burned and charred condition. Some
had the arms. limbs or feet burned from
the body or the head burned off, and
otherwise were horribly disfigured. Mr.
Harris is unable to give any information
as TO how the fire occurred. The affair
is the most shocking and heartrending
in the history of Dakota. Friends of the
family residing in Mount Aver, Ind.
were advised by telegraph. The remains
will be inferred at Washington as soon
as friends arrive.
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after their comforts. Harper in his
bearing was the embodiment of a gen.
tleman i'll his intercourse with all
who had business with him. On
being introduced Warden Coffin
lnquiringly remarked to Harper
that he supposed he had come to stay
a while, to which the latter replied in
the affirmative. and at the same time
smiled over the evidence of promise of
fair treatment at the hands of the Off
Gals. The warden and Harper soon
retired to side Office where they talked
over the provision which would be made
for him in the way of work. regarding
the prison rules. and what liberties he
would be allowed. The warden learned
from the prisoner that he was not very
much of bookkeeper and suggested
that he might operate a sewing machine
IN the states shop, as he had understood
ne at one time was engaged in the sew
ing machine business. Harper
ENJOYED A HEARTY LAUGH
over the PROJECT of his being able to
run a machine. He stated, however,
that he was willing to do any work at
which he might be assigned, even if it
were the Scrubbing of floors, and that
he was ready to begin at once. Mis-.
Harper had brought along a supply of
blankets, sheets, pillows and fine ware,
but the warden stated that he would
have to be used the same as other pris-
oners, and the goods were bundled up
to be sent back to Cincinnati. Both
Harper and his wife displayed
the greatest composure under the cir
cumstances, and chatted and talked up
to the time when the ladies were ready
to depart, when an informal good night
was said and Mrs. Harper proceeded to
a hotel. Mr.. Matthews, her father,
showed deep emotion in parting, and
cried like child. Harper was then
taken into the guard room and searched.
He had 1852 in money which he placed
with some change in his pOcketbook and
patted it farewell. After this
formality Harper was assigned to
cell ia, block I, range l in the
new part of the prison building, and
where the cells are quite large and airy.
His serial number is 1927. With good
behavior he can make two and half
years Oh his sentence. In taking his
leave of the reporters, Harper stated
that he did not expect to be in the prison
long, and this idea seemed to cheer him
as well as his wife, neither Of whom eX-
pressed any emotion from the time of
arrival till they departed for the night.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-12-13
Liberal BeuueStS.

PARIS, Dec. 12.--The funeral of
Madame BOucicaut was attended by all
the employees of Bon Marche. Her will
will devotes 100000 in legacies of
from $40 to $4,000 to those employees
who have been in her service ten years;
$40, 900 to associations for young work.
men; 100000 to the Home for Gonzales
cent Employees; $4,000 to NJ. Pastenr,
and numerous large requests for char
table purposes, including $4,000 for
the DOOR of Paris.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-12-13
VOlkmar Given an Ovation On
His Return to His Dakota
Friends.
Lawyer Erwin Presented With
a GOld-Headed Cane by
ArensdOpf's Friends.
The Wife of a Bank President
at Racine, Wis.,, Commits
Suicide.
Further Details Of the WeS-
sington, OAK, Horror
Northwest Notes.
Special to the Globe.

Special to the Globe.
BIG STONE CITY, OAK, Dec. 12.-
Harry S. Volkmar, formerly known
here as A. II. Lewis, editor of the Grant
County Review at Milbank, Oak. re-
turned last night from Philadelphia,
where he had been taken OH a charge OF
arson He was met at our depot by
brass band from Milbank and a large
number of his friends. When they ar
rived at Milbank they were met by
about 800 ladies and gentlemen at the
depot. On leaving the train Volkmar
was picked up by the tallest men Mil
bank afforded and they carried him
through the street, accompanied by the
roar of cannon and the playing OF the
brass band, to his home, where, unknown
to him OF his wife, who had met him at
Chicago,a splendid banquet was spread.
About $50 people partoOk of an elaD-
crate supper. Among those who met
him at the depot were several persons
from Twin Brooks and Alban and other
towns. Mr.. Volkmar, on seeing now
his friends received him, was so over,
come that he was scarcely able to hnd
words to express his thanks.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-12-13
Work With the Cue.

In the first game of the cushions
carom tournament last evening, Hoa
beat Smith, easily scoring 100 while his
opponent could only muster 35 points.
Two runs of II and 10, and 13 runs were
the best work of the winner, whose aver
age was So. Lou Bensinger had an up
hill contest with WOlfSOn at the handi-
cap GO to 80, but succeeded i'll getting
home first, the loser having but IS but
tons to his credit 1t was, however. the
SloweSt game yet played, 81 innings
being required to decide the contest
which WOlfsOn lost, through becoming
unnerved.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-12-13

Warren, who fought O'Leary over two
hours, would best each other in twenty
rounds, and such proved to be the case.
The same time the fighting was
so hard and clever that it pleased
the crowd thoroughly. Warren'S
friends. who knew little or nothing
about the Spider, expected him to do
most of the leading; il this they were
disappointed. He knew.if they uId not.
that he was fighting the best twO-handed
fighter in the world, bundle of nerves
and sinews, in fact perfect pu-
gilistic whirlwind. He was on the de-
fenSive and cautious, but took
his punishment manfully and at
the finish was there with both hands.
J. S. Barnes, the referee, gave entire
satisfaction by his conduct during the
contest, and his decision was evidently
conscientious one. The selection of a
referee was difficulty which was over
come by the suggestion that the
two disinterested men. the Spider
by the advice of John Donaldson. Sc
lected w. +. Gooding as his represent
atiue, and Warren named Mayor Ames.
The latter, who sat at the head of a dele
CATION of city officials, hesitated about
acting, but finally consented, and the
result was
THE SELECTION OF J. 6. BARNES
and the audience was saved from diSap-
pOintment. 1t was precisely 9:10 O'Clock
when Weir appeared. He danced MINI
bly, upon the stage amid applause, wear
ing a jockey cap and green tights. He
was greeted with applause by the 5000
people assembled. John Donaldson and
Jimmy Connolly. the Boston light
weight, appeared as his seconds. \
few minutes later Warren appeared at
tended by John p Glow and Paddy
Norton. His popularity was atteSted by
the ovation he received. jim Keenan,.
of Boston. for Weir, and FiSkry Barrett.
of New York, for Warren. were selected
as time-keeperS. The men had, in
weighing in" during the afternoon,
but little disparity in avOirdupois,
Warren standing at 11612 pounds, and
Weir at 11715 pounds. Weir was the
taller by half an inch and had the
longer reach. while Warren was the
most cOmpactly built. Both seemed TO
be in good condition and the manner in
which they took punishment showed
this to be the case.
AS TO THE FIGHT,
if a boxing contest with twO-Ounce
gloves can so be denominated, il was
the best display of the beauties of art
pugiliStic and defensive ever witnessed
in the city. The antics of the Spider
created not only amusement, but aston
ishment He certainly deserves the
name applied to him, for has the longest
arms and legs ever attached to a mortal
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-12-13
ROund to Get Him.

DENVER, Col. 12.-The body of Dep
uty Sheriff Hollingsworth, who was
killed by the desperate, Newton Vorce,
near Corona last evening, arrived here
tins EVENING ana VIII thot DC be Shipped TO
has four men in the dug-out with him
and that during the shooting last even
ing he had his right hip badly shattered
by a ball from Winchester rifle and
is unable to stand or ride. Officers and
settlers have surrounded the place and
will make an attempt to drive the men
out of the house tonight. If unsuccess-
full they will try to set the house on
fire
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-12-13
WinOna's Burial Ground.

WINoNA, Dec. 12.-The report of the
Woodlawn Cemetery association shows
the amount expended for improvements
for the past year, in the way of labor
and new property, to have been 81 ,3 333 7733
The cemetery now embraces 176 acres.
During the year there were 176 burials,
being 70 American, 81 Germans, 10 other
natiOnalitieS. OF these 103 were under
ten years of. Three thousand one hum
bred and twenty-five dollars was ex-
Dendpd for monuments
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-12-13
Fight With Outlaws.

! CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, Dec. -
Three officers, Baker, Griffith and
Howell, made raid this morning at
Dayton. Tenn, on gang of outlaws
fortified in a cabin mile from town.
The gang opened fire on the officers as
they approached. The desperadoes were
armed with rifles and shot guns, but as
soon as the first round was fired the
officers charged the cabin, knocked
down the door and captured three pris-
oners. shooting one of them, j. Carna-
han. through the heart.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-12-13
District Court at Shakopee.

Special to the Globe.
SlIAKOPEE, Dec. 12.-The district
court convened to-day, Judge James c..
Edison presiding. There are six crimi-
nal and twenty-nine civil cases on the
calendar. There are several important
civil cases on the docket and a number
N resent
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-12-13
An Italian Riot.

NEW YORK, Dec. 12.-An encounter
with revolvers and sword canes took
place last night between four or five
Italians near Hamilton ferry, Brooklyn.
Two of the contestants were disabled,
each with bullet in his body, but prob
ably not with a fatal result in either
case The cause of the row is involved
in MYSTERY
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Alleged False Pretenses.

SAN JOSE, CAL, Dec. 12.-Harry l..
Vanderbilt, claiming to be the advance
agent for Sullivan's Wild West show,
was arrested here yesterday for obtain
ing money OH false pretenSeS. Investi-
cations show that Vanderbilt had served
a term in the state prison for burglary,
and it is believed that since his release
he has been deluding people in various
parts of the state. He claims, however,
to be the authorized agent for the Wild
West show. and says he was formerly
manager for w. +. Cody.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-12-13
Fire at Tower,

Special to the Globe.
TOWER, Mimi, Dec. 12.-Tower ex-
perienced serious loss this afternoon
through fire which destroyed the
principal block. All efforts to check the
cOnflagratiOn failed.
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Guilty of BIackmailing.

, LoGANsPoRT, Ind. Dec. 12.-Samuel
Robinson was found guilty as an ac-
:cessory in the crime of matchmaking
Samuel McMullen. The jury fixed his
punishment at two years in the peniten-
tiary. after being out tWenty-fOur hours.
Wood and Robinson have both received
a sentence of two years. Landerbacli
has not yet been tried.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-12-13
Wahpeton's New Suit of Clothes.

WAHPETON, OAK, Dec. 12.-The city
of Wahpeton. by special election just
held, is now organized for municipal
purposes under the general laws of the
territory, which, it is thought, will be
good improvement over the former
charter, it having been piece of spe-
cial legislation, and was found wanting
in several particulars. The city council
found prOvokingly weak point when
they undertook to revoke saloon Ii
cense the other day, and found they had
no authority to do so. They could
grant, but could not revoke.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-12-13
The Germans in Samoa.

LONDON. Dec. 12.-Advices from Sa-
moa under date of Nov. 80 state that
the Germans continue to occupy the
islands. Apia is quiet. The position
of Tamasee, who was declared king by
the Germans after the deposition of
King Malietoa, is weak. A majority Of
the natives have paid patrol tax.